| Position Title: |
Assistant Professor/Three Year Term/Chemistry |
| Department: |
Chemistry |
| Term of Assignment: |
Three Year Term |
| Term End Date, If Applicable: |
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| FLSA Status: |
Exempt = not eligible for overtime |
| Work Schedule: |
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| Salary: |
Competitive |
| Travel: |
Less than 10% |
| Brief Statement of Duties |
| Brief Statement of Duties: |
The Department of Chemistry at Northern Michigan University is searching for an organic or bioorganic chemist. The appointment is for a three-year term position at the rank of Assistant Professor and is a campus-based position.
Teaching assignments will include lectures and labs in organic chemistry for STEM majors and lectures for a survey course of organic and biochemistry for nursing students and other health professionals. Assignments may also include other courses dependent on departmental needs or candidate's expertise. As a term faculty position, an appropriate level of departmental service is also expected.
The Department of Chemistry has nineteen full-time faculty and offers undergraduate degrees in ACS-certified chemistry, biochemistry, forensic biochemistry, and medicinal plant chemistry. Further information about the department can be found at http://www.nmu.edu/chemistry . |
| Minimum Qualifications |
| Required Education: |
Doctorate or equivalent terminal degree |
| Discipline / Degree Area: |
Chemistry or closely related field |
| Required Specialized Training/Certifications: |
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| Required Minimum Work Experience: |
Prior teaching experience at the post secondary level. |
| Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, or Attributes Required for Satisfactory Performance of the Position Duties: |
Excellent oral and written communication skills, time management skills, and basic computer skills.
Commitment to undergraduate education and demonstration of excellence in teaching undergraduate students.
Excellent problem-solving skills and laboratory-diagnostic capabilities.
Ability to work well with instructional team, including but not limited to fellow instructors and laboratory assistants. |
| Additional Desirable Qualifications |
| Additional Desirable Qualifications: |
Teaching experience at the university level.
Previous lab teaching experience preferred.
Previous experience with common organic laboratory techniques and commonly used organic instrumentation.
Willingness to participate in departmental activities. |
| Other |
Special Instructions to Applicants:
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Applicant materials will include a Cover Letter, CV, Statement of Teaching Philosophy, and unofficial transcripts. |
Contact Information:
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Mark Paulsen - Chair, mpaulsen@nmu.edu |
| Equal Employment Opportunity: |
NMU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, and is strongly committed to increasing the diversity of its employees. |